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Job Posting Title:
Teaching and Academic Development Graduate Academic Assistant
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Hiring Department:
Graduate School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 16, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose
The Graduate Office of Career & Life Design (OCLD) supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in developing the skills, experiences, and materials they need to thrive across academic and professional pathways. The Teaching and Academic Development Consultants will serve as embedded partners in this work, helping expand OCLD's capacity to support teaching development, academic job preparation, and evidence-based instructional practice. Working as peer educators, instructional coaches, and resource developers, consultants will facilitate workshops, provide course support, provide feedback on teaching-related materials, develop workshops and reusable resources, and support scalable programming that responds to emerging teaching and academic development needs across campus.
Responsibilities
Workshop, Course, & Program Support

• Facilitate or co-facilitate pedagogy workshops and courses as part of OCLD offerings: Teaching for Impact series, GRS097, department-requested programs, and other teaching and academic development initiatives.
• Support the planning, preparation, delivery, and follow-up for teaching and academic development workshops and events.
• Contribute to positive learning experiences for graduate student and postdoctoral scholar participants.
• Support course delivery, including curriculum development support, materials creation, and student assessment.

Resource Development and Curriculum & Instructional Design

• Develop curriculum, handouts, templates, Canvas content, eLearning/asynchronous modules, and other reusable resources that support graduate student and postdoctoral scholar teaching development.
• Adapt existing materials for different audiences, disciplines, and delivery formats.
• Review and refresh teaching-related resources to ensure they are current, accurate, accessible, and relevant.

Teaching & Academic Development Consultation and Feedback

• Provide individual and small-group consultations on evidence-based teaching practices and teaching-related academic job materials.
• Offer constructive feedback on teaching statements, syllabi, lesson plans, teaching portfolios, and teaching demonstrations.
• Help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars articulate their teaching experience, pedagogical commitments, and teaching practices for academic job searches.

Program Implementation & Operations

• Support Teaching and Academic Development programming through Canvas course management, participation tracking, event preparation, resource organization, participant communications, and outreach materials.
• Help maintain organized systems and materials that support consistent delivery of OCLD teaching development offerings.
• Assist with program follow-up and documentation as needed.

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work with the Associate Director and OCLD staff to identify emerging needs, adapt materials, and improve programming based on participant feedback and program goals.
• Attend regular supervision or team meetings and communicate proactively with supervisor and colleagues.
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment that reflects the values of the Graduate Office of Career & Life Design.

What We're Looking For
PhD students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours; in good academic standing with advisor approval. We welcome applicants from all disciplines and backgrounds. Strong candidates will bring:
Required Qualifications

• At least two semesters of college-level teaching experience as a TA, AI, AD, instructor of record, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide constructive, supportive feedback to peers.
• Attention to detail and comfort supporting program materials, resources, and participant communications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to attend regular team meetings and engage with in-person events as needed.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience facilitating workshops, trainings, peer learning communities, or other educational programs.
• Experience with instructional design, asynchronous learning, eLearning tools, or educational technology.
• Experience offering constructive written or verbal feedback on teaching statements, syllabi, lesson plans, teaching portfolios, or similar materials.
• Experience with peer-to-peer teaching consultation, mentoring, coaching, or instructional support.
• Familiarity with Canvas from an instructor, TA, or course support perspective.
• Familiarity with academic job market preparation for graduate students or postdoctoral scholars.
• Interest in educational development, graduate student professional development, or future faculty preparation.

Salary Range
$22.00/hour
Working Conditions

• Hybrid; minimum 10 hours per week in the office
• 20 hours per week total
• Expected to start as soon as possible, no later than September 1

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Expand your network by meeting alumni and professionals in various industries.
• Work with a team of advanced degree-focused professionals invested in your professional development.
• Enhance your teaching, writing, communication, presentation, administrative, and project management skills.
• Flexible work arrangement (50% in office).

How to Apply
To apply, submit your application through Workday. You will be asked to complete a short set of application questions and upload a current resume and a teaching statement. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
General Notes
Selection is made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of applications and results of personal interviews. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Work schedule will be determined through conversation with supervisor. This position will end May 31, 2027, but there may be a possibility of extension through the summer. The Teaching and Academic Development Consultant will need to be available during the working office hours of the Graduate Office of Career & Life Design.
Questions? Contact Dr. Michelle Gaston at michelle.gaston@austin.utexas.edu.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.